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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.83, 1,527.66 and 687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.83, 1,527.66 and 687.96 is: 1,032.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.83 : 1,527.66 = 687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.83/1,527.66 = 687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.83x = 1,527.66 × 687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.83x = 1,050,968.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,968.97/1,017.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.56

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